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Busselton - East has an estimated 10,296 residents, up from 9,359 at the 2021 Census — a change of 937 people, or 10.0%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. 523 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 41.4% of that increase. That puts 126 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Busselton - East stands at approximately 10,296 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 937 people (10.0%) compared to the 9,359 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 10,199 as of June 2025 alongside 523 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density metric of 125 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for additional building activity. Outpacing the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, Busselton - East's 10.0% gain since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 41.4% of total population additions over recent intervals, while natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities—published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline—are incorporated by AreaSearch. Where SA2 units lack this coverage, or to project numbers beyond 2032 across all geographies, AreaSearch applies cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic modeling points to an expansion rate exceeding the median for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Busselton - East forecast to gain 1,369 persons to 2041 according to the latest annual ERP baseline, translating to an overall growth rate of 12.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
546 new dwellings have been approved in Busselton - East over the past five years, an average of 109 a year. That places the area in the 83rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Municipal authorities have granted building approvals to roughly 109 dwellings annually in Busselton - East, totaling 546 homes sanctioned over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over the same past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.5 people relocated to the district for every newly constructed residence, pointing to balanced supply and demand dynamics alongside stable market fundamentals. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $508,000, which sits slightly above regional norms and reflects an emphasis on premium builds. Concurrently, $40.7 million worth of commercial permits have been logged during this financial year, highlighting strong local commercial investment.
Per-capita construction volumes in Busselton - East align closely with the Rest of WA, maintaining steady market balance in step with neighboring territories. This volume substantially exceeds the national benchmark, demonstrating heightened interest from property builders. Detached houses constitute 98.0% of new residential development, while apartments or townhouses make up 2.0%, preserving the suburban low-density environment and offering family residences suited for buyers seeking generous lot sizes. Averaging approximately 83 people per dwelling approval, Busselton - East displays classic hallmarks of an active growth corridor. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, demographic forecasts indicate Busselton - East will add 1,272 residents by 2041. Ongoing building trajectories suggest future residential supply is well positioned to absorb local housing demand, fostering favorable terms for purchasers and creating capacity to support expansion beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Busselton - East, worth an estimated $676 million. A further 81 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $26.9 billion. 23 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and community progress is fundamentally shaped by public works, planning schemes, and major capital investments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Busselton Health Campus Expansion, Home HQ Busselton, City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 22, and Brown Street Busselton, alongside additional key initiatives outlined below.
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Home HQ Busselton
A 48,500 square metre Large Format Retail centre on a 23-hectare site at Bovell, on the corner of the Busselton Bypass and Chapman Hill Road. The development comprises eight buildings ranging from 2,510 to 14,692 square metres for showrooms, trade supplies and food outlets, with around 1,230 parking bays. A 7.2-hectare light industrial and business park subdivision with 12 commercial lots sits at the rear of the site, alongside retained wetlands, nature walks, playgrounds and pocket parks.Civil works commenced in July 2025, with centre opening anticipated mid-2027. It is set to be the largest large format retail centre in regional Western Australia.
Busselton Margaret River Airport Expansion
The Busselton Margaret River Airport (BMRA) is progressing planning for a new permanent passenger terminal as the centrepiece of its 2024 Master Plan, which sets a 20-year development horizon to 2043. The City of Busselton, as airport owner and operator, is advancing a KPMG-led business case to secure investment partners for an estimated 65 million dollar terminal that would resolve current capacity constraints. Existing limitations include the inability to operate concurrent regular passenger transport services, restricted baggage handling space, and apron parking conflicts when scheduled flights and FIFO charters arrive simultaneously.More than 192,000 passengers moved through the airport in 2024-25 across Jetstar services to Melbourne and Sydney, mining charter flights, and general aviation. Near-term planned works include security screening upgrades, a public car park extension, septic system improvements, and ground service equipment storage. The airport already supports an RFDS base, large air tanker and helitak emergency services operations, and the largest non-metropolitan FIFO workforce in Western Australia.
Busselton Gateway Industrial Park
The Busselton Gateway Industrial Park is an approximately 200-hectare industrial estate adjoining Busselton Margaret River Airport, developed and owned by the City of Busselton. The precinct offers freehold and leasehold lots ranging from 2,000 square metres to 4 hectares, zoned for General Industry and Light Industry. Uses include manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, aviation support, and commercial facilities. Full services are in place including deep sewerage, mains water, underground electricity, and high-speed telecommunications. A new structure plan (DP25/0003) was placed on public comment in late 2025 to guide further subdivision and development of additional lots.Infrastructure completion for the next stage is expected in early 2026, with individual building construction to follow. Lot 1, a purpose-built car rental facility 250 metres from the airport terminal, is actively being marketed for lease.
Busselton Water Supply Improvement Project
The Busselton Water Supply Improvement Project (BWSI) is the largest water infrastructure upgrade undertaken by Busselton Water in decades. Jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments at $60 million, it involves equipping a new production and monitoring bore drilled approximately 750 metres deep and located around five kilometres inland from the existing coastal bore network, constructing a new water treatment plant (Plant 8), and building two 7 ML treated water storage tanks to increase total treated water storage by 14 ML.The project directly addresses saltwater intrusion, declining rainfall, and surging demand from a growing population. Arup was appointed in late 2024 for preliminary design, progressing to detailed design in late 2025. Bore drilling commenced in late 2024 and is expected to complete by December 2025. The project will improve water security for more than 28,000 residents and enable approximately 7,000 new connections, increasing supply capacity by 20 per cent.
Busselton Jetty Marine Discovery Centre
The original whale-shaped Australian Underwater Discovery Centre proposal at Busselton Jetty has been paused due to cost escalation, with Busselton Jetty Inc continuing the on-jetty Marine Discovery Centre, jetty village facilities, exhibition space, public changerooms and cafe/terrace components. A Commonwealth-State funding schedule supports completion of the Marine Discovery Centre program through 2028, with planning/design, tender and construction milestones. The broader attraction supports marine education, research, tourism, accessibility and conservation at Geographe Bay.
City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 22
Local Planning Scheme No. 22 (LPS22) is a comprehensive update to the City of Busselton planning framework, replacing LPS21. The scheme manages sustainable growth, standardises zones by introducing Mixed Use areas, and strengthens controls for Special Character Areas. It is currently under review by the EPA and WAPC prior to public advertising.
Brown Street Busselton
A $19 million high-quality 30-dwelling community housing project offering 16 social and 14 affordable homes, including 22 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom apartments, built to Silver Liveable standards with a minimum 6-star NatHERS rating. Located opposite Churchill Park and within walking distance to Busselton's town centre, shops, services, and amenities, integrating seamlessly with the existing neighbourhood.
Busselton Health Campus Expansion
Significant expansion of Busselton Health Campus to provide enhanced medical services, specialist facilities, and emergency care capabilities for the growing South West region population.
5,281 residents of Busselton - East are employed, from a labour force of 5,450. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 63.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Boasting a qualified local labor pool, Busselton - East exhibits heavy representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, alongside a low 3.1% jobless rate and an estimated employment growth of 0.9% across the past year. As of March 2026, 5,281 residents are actively employed, the unemployment rate sits 0.4% lower than the 3.5% reported across Regional WA, and labor force participation mirrors the 65.4% regional benchmark. According to Census records, a modest 7.4% of workers operated from home, though pandemic lockdown measures during that period should be noted. The primary employment sectors for local workers include health care & social assistance, retail trade, as well as accommodation & food.
Accommodation & food represents a key specialty for the local labor force, commanding an employment concentration 1.6 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.6% of the workforce in Busselton - East, substantially trailing the 9.3% benchmark seen across Regional WA. At the Census, a ratio of 0.6 workers per resident highlighted a higher-than-average volume of local employment options. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the year to March 2026, the local workforce and employment totals both expanded by 0.9%, maintaining steady unemployment figures. Over the identical timeframe, Regional WA observed a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor pool, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in jobless numbers. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections provides further context on anticipated labor requirements in Busselton - East over five and ten-year terms. Nationwide employment is anticipated to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectory varies. Mapping these industry pathways against Busselton - East's occupational distribution suggests local employment expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this extrapolation uses simple weighting for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Busselton - East is $1,381 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $717 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,867 a year against an average of $69,790. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records at the postcode tier compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the Busselton - East SA2 earned a median income of $51,867 and an average income of $69,790. These numbers slightly surpass national standards, while falling below the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 10.93% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $57,536 (median) and $77,418 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 26th and 31st percentiles.
Furthermore, 29.5% of local earners (3,037 individuals) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the 31.1% share recorded regionally. Housing cost pressures are pronounced, leaving 82.7% of earnings remaining (25th percentile ranking), while the community places in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Busselton - East had 3,616 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that the residential fabric in Busselton - East is made up of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% other dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), relative to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Full home ownership in Busselton - East reached 37.4%, surpassing the Regional WA baseline, while 35.2% of homes were mortgaged and 27.4% were occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,733, exceeding the Regional WA median of $1,560, while weekly rent averaged $360 compared to $265 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage costs remain below the $1,863 Australian median, and rental payments are lower than the $375 nationwide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Busselton - East counted 3,616 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,978 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 71.3% of households, consisting of couples without children (34.6%), couples with children (25.2%), and single parent families (10.6%). Non-family living situations account for the other 28.7%, featuring lone person households (25.9%) and group households (2.7%). The median household size is 2.4 people, marginally below the 2.5 Regional WA average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Busselton - East hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,339 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents an area for development, as university qualification rates of 18.0% sit notably beneath the 30.4% national benchmark, offering opportunities for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest group of higher education credentials at 13.0%, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 2.5% and graduate diplomas make up 2.5%. Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 41.0% of citizens aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (30.2%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). Community participation in formal study is strong, with 26.1% of the population currently undertaking studies. This cohort includes 9.6% attending primary school, 9.1% in secondary education, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Busselton - East reaches 59 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 1,080 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit networks feature 59 active transport stops across Busselton - East serviced by a collection of buses. These facilities accommodate 5 individual routes providing 345 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively limited, as residents must travel an average distance of 1077 meters to reach their closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting outward is standard, with private cars serving as the primary travel choice at 91%. Vehicle density averages 1.5 per dwelling. A low 7.4% share of the workforce worked remotely (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit service schedules maintain an average volume of 49 trips per day across all routes, providing roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Busselton - East report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health evaluations across Busselton - East indicate positive outcomes based on AreaSearch reviews of chronic illnesses and mortality rates, with low incidence of standard ailments seen in both older and younger age brackets. Private health insurance participation slightly leads the typical SA2 at approximately 54% of residents (~5,549 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 9.6% and 9.3% of the community, respectively, while 65.0% of residents reported no medical ailments compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Working-age cohorts show higher than average rates of long-term medical issues. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 25.0% of the population (2,576 people), exceeding the 19.1% Regional WA proportion, with older residents registering robust health indicators broadly consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Busselton - East is largely Australian-born, at 78.5% of residents, with 6.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.1%) and Australian (28.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Busselton - East trail broader averages, with 78.5% of residents born in Australia, 87.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.9% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 46.2% of the local population. Islam shows the clearest local divergence, accounting for 1.0% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Busselton - East are English (36.1%), Australian (28.2%), and Scottish (8.0%). Other demographic segments show specific variations against regional levels, including Dutch ancestry at 1.6% (vs 1.5% regionally), New Zealand at 0.8% (vs 0.9%), and South Australian at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Busselton - East is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 20.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Busselton - East maintains an older demographic balance than Regional WA overall. Older cohorts aged 65+ make up 25.0% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 19.1% regionally, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 22.4% against 26.6% across Regional WA. This establishes an estimated median age of 46, which is unchanged from the 2021 Census, 6 years older than the Regional WA figure of 40 from that Census, and above the national median of 38 recorded at that time. Since the Census, the share of mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 28.0% to an estimated 26.0%.
Demographic projections indicate young to middle aged adults will experience the strongest growth by 2041, increasing by 822 (36%) to 3,132, while senior and retiree groups are projected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Busselton - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 15 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 523 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,359 at the 2021 Census → 10,296 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (501011293). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.